A Novel Approach of Manufacturing Sustainable Seamless Jute Bags and Evaluation of Its Properties: A Comparative Study with Commercial Bags

To reduce the adverse impact of synthetic bags on carbon footprints, greenhouse gases, and global warming, there is a rising demand for biodegradable and sustainable packaging material, especially for packing crops and food. Bags made from natural fibers are the finest alternative to synthetic ones....

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Main Authors: Shah Alimuzzaman, Md. Reasat Aktar Arin, Md. Abdullah Al. Mamun, A. N. M. Masudur Rahman, Md. Reajul Islam
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Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2024-12-01
Series:Journal of Natural Fibers
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/15440478.2023.2299548
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Md. Abdullah Al. Mamun
A. N. M. Masudur Rahman
Md. Reajul Islam
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description To reduce the adverse impact of synthetic bags on carbon footprints, greenhouse gases, and global warming, there is a rising demand for biodegradable and sustainable packaging material, especially for packing crops and food. Bags made from natural fibers are the finest alternative to synthetic ones. Jute is one of the most in-demand natural fibers in the packaging industry. Nevertheless, the traditional production method is more process-oriented, requiring more time and resulting in more expensive bags. Bowing problems induced by side seams cause sack bundles to roll during transport, which is also another issue. This study describes a unique process for producing seamless jute bags and sacks, eliminating the current processes in favor of fewer processes. A mechanical left-handed dobby loom with a cutting arrangement for separating the sacks produced continuous sack weaving. The tensile and seam strength of the produced sacks were evaluated and found to be comparable to those of commercially available sacks. In addition, one-way ANOVA and regression studies demonstrated the results significance. This developed method will increase productivity while reducing energy consumption, resulting in inexpensive packaging products and a solution to the transportation issue.
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spelling doaj-art-080e572be66b4fb996a1f3a5ffefba922025-08-20T02:22:02ZengTaylor & Francis GroupJournal of Natural Fibers1544-04781544-046X2024-12-0121110.1080/15440478.2023.2299548A Novel Approach of Manufacturing Sustainable Seamless Jute Bags and Evaluation of Its Properties: A Comparative Study with Commercial BagsShah Alimuzzaman0Md. Reasat Aktar Arin1Md. Abdullah Al. Mamun2A. N. M. Masudur Rahman3Md. Reajul Islam4Department of Fabric Engineering, Faculty of Textile Engineering, Bangladesh University of Textiles (BUTEX), Dhaka, BangladeshDepartment of Fabric Engineering, Faculty of Textile Engineering, Bangladesh University of Textiles (BUTEX), Dhaka, BangladeshDepartment of Fabric Engineering, Faculty of Textile Engineering, Bangladesh University of Textiles (BUTEX), Dhaka, BangladeshDepartment of Fabric Engineering, Faculty of Textile Engineering, Bangladesh University of Textiles (BUTEX), Dhaka, BangladeshDepartment of Yarn Engineering, Faculty of Textile Engineering, Bangladesh University of Textiles (BUTEX), Dhaka, BangladeshTo reduce the adverse impact of synthetic bags on carbon footprints, greenhouse gases, and global warming, there is a rising demand for biodegradable and sustainable packaging material, especially for packing crops and food. Bags made from natural fibers are the finest alternative to synthetic ones. Jute is one of the most in-demand natural fibers in the packaging industry. Nevertheless, the traditional production method is more process-oriented, requiring more time and resulting in more expensive bags. Bowing problems induced by side seams cause sack bundles to roll during transport, which is also another issue. This study describes a unique process for producing seamless jute bags and sacks, eliminating the current processes in favor of fewer processes. A mechanical left-handed dobby loom with a cutting arrangement for separating the sacks produced continuous sack weaving. The tensile and seam strength of the produced sacks were evaluated and found to be comparable to those of commercially available sacks. In addition, one-way ANOVA and regression studies demonstrated the results significance. This developed method will increase productivity while reducing energy consumption, resulting in inexpensive packaging products and a solution to the transportation issue.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/15440478.2023.2299548Seamless bagjutetensile strengthseam strengthelongation at breakANOVA
spellingShingle Shah Alimuzzaman
Md. Reasat Aktar Arin
Md. Abdullah Al. Mamun
A. N. M. Masudur Rahman
Md. Reajul Islam
A Novel Approach of Manufacturing Sustainable Seamless Jute Bags and Evaluation of Its Properties: A Comparative Study with Commercial Bags
Journal of Natural Fibers
Seamless bag
jute
tensile strength
seam strength
elongation at break
ANOVA
title A Novel Approach of Manufacturing Sustainable Seamless Jute Bags and Evaluation of Its Properties: A Comparative Study with Commercial Bags
title_full A Novel Approach of Manufacturing Sustainable Seamless Jute Bags and Evaluation of Its Properties: A Comparative Study with Commercial Bags
title_fullStr A Novel Approach of Manufacturing Sustainable Seamless Jute Bags and Evaluation of Its Properties: A Comparative Study with Commercial Bags
title_full_unstemmed A Novel Approach of Manufacturing Sustainable Seamless Jute Bags and Evaluation of Its Properties: A Comparative Study with Commercial Bags
title_short A Novel Approach of Manufacturing Sustainable Seamless Jute Bags and Evaluation of Its Properties: A Comparative Study with Commercial Bags
title_sort novel approach of manufacturing sustainable seamless jute bags and evaluation of its properties a comparative study with commercial bags
topic Seamless bag
jute
tensile strength
seam strength
elongation at break
ANOVA
url https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/15440478.2023.2299548
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